EFFITIX™ : A Fipronil-Permethrin Spot-On Topical Solution

EFFITIX^TM Topical Solution for Dogs is a fipronil and permethrin combination product from Virbac Animal Health for use in dogs older than 12 weeks of age. EFFITIX Topical Solution for Dogs is unique in that it contains 2 insecticides, fipronil, and permethrin, which results in a rapid speed of kill for fleas as well as long-lasting acaricidal efficacy and repellency due to the action of permethrin. Following application, EFFITIX Topical Solution for Dogs has residual parasite-killing properties over the monthly treatment interval.

Indication: EFFITIX Topical Solution for Dogs is indicated for use in DOGS (12 weeks old or older) to repel and kill fleas, ticks (brown dog tick, American dog tick, lone star tick, and deer tick), and mosquitoes; to kill biting and chewing lice and to aid in control of mites; and to repel and prevent blood feeding by biting flies.

DO NOT USE ON CATS - If ingested BY A CAT that actively grooms a recently treated dog, this product may have serious harmful effects. If this occurs, contact your veterinarian immediately.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - Fipronil/Permethrin. EFFITIX Topical Solution for Dogs contains 6.0%fipronil and 44.88% permethrin on a by-weight basis.

PACKAGING - EFFITIX Topical Solution for Dogs is packaged as plastic dispensing applicators that are available in 1-, 3-, 6-, and 36-dose packs in various sizes. Doses are determined based on age and body weight (based on Table 1).

STORAGE: Store in original container only, out of reach of children and animals.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS

1. Remove one applicator from packaging. Hold applicator upright and remove cap. (Diagram 1)
2. Invert cap and place other end back onto applicator tip. Push cap down to break seal. Remove cap prior to treatment application. (Diagram 2)
3. Part dog's hair until skin is visible. Place applicator tip directly against exposed skin. (Diagram 3)

3a. For small dogs (12 weeks old or older) and up to 22.9 lbs. Deposit by squeezing the entire applicator contents onto dog's skin, at a single site, between the shoulder blades as shown in diagram 3a.

3b. For medium dogs 23-44.9 lbs or large dogs 45-88.9 lbs. Deposit by squeezing the entire applicator contents onto dog's skin, at a single site, between the shoulder blades as shown in diagram 3a.

3c. For extra large dogs 89-132 lbs. Apply the product evenly to four spots on the dog's back, starting between the shoulder blades and continuing on to the second, third, and fourth spots as shown in diagram 3c, squeezing the applicator until empty.

Ensure that EFFITIX Topical Solution for Dogs is not applied superficially on dog's hair.

FREQUENCY OF APPLICATION

Fleas, ticks, and lice (biting and chewing) infestations can be controlled with monthly applications of EFFITIX Topical Solutions for Dogs. Biting flies and mosquitoes are also repelled EFFITIX Topical Solution for Dogs.

• Fleas: EFFITIX Topical Solution for Dogs can start killing adult fleas within 6 hours and lasts for up to a month. Apply monthly if dog has fleas that may cause flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) or re-infestation is likely.
• Ticks: EFFITIX Topical for Dogs can kill ticks for up to a month. Apply monthly where lice control is consistently needed. 
• Lice: EFFITIX Topical Solution for Dogs can kill biting and chewing lice for a month. Apply monthly where lice control is consistently needed.
• Mites: EFFITIX Topical Solution for Dogs aids in the control mite infestations that may cause sarcoptic mange.
• Biting Fleas and Mosquitoes: When applied monthly, EFFITIX Topical Solution for Dogs prevents blood feeding by and repels biting flies and mosquitoes for up to 4 weeks. Kills mosquitoes for up to 4 weeks.